James Otto Heiting
Open for Business- Riverside, CA
- Licensed for 46 years
- Free consultation
About James
Practice areas
- Personal injury: 50%
Highest possible rated firm by judges and lawyers (AV). Hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for clients in personal injury, wrongful death and work comp cases and trials throughout California in state and federal courts. Highly acclaimed.
47 years
- Wrongful death: 20%
Have represented many families and survivors in these tragic cases throughout California, in state and federal courts. Have staff of over 20, including investigator, paralegals and attorneys to put together a team dedicated to the success of the case.
47 years
- Car accident: 15%
- Brain injury: 10%
Highest possible rated firm by judges and lawyers (AV). Have prosecuted these cases throughout California in state and federal courts. Staff of over 20, including investigator, paralegals and attorneys. Hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for clients of the firm.
47 years
- Birth injury: 5%
Have very successfully taken on many of these tragic cases over the years. Have staff of over 20 to create a team to prosecute cases to the fullest. Highest possible rated firm by judges and lawyers (AV),
46 years, 1,500 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, French
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating 
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Contact
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1976 | 02/07/2022 |
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension
issued in CA, 1988updated
This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
| Legal answers | 2060 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
dealing w/Johnson and Johnson
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
July 7, 2017
Great Attorney
5.0 stars
Posted by Gene
March 21, 2017
Very pleased with Heiting & Irwin!
5.0 stars
Posted by Genia
March 20, 2017
Excellent
5.0 stars
Posted by Robert
February 24, 2015
Injury
5.0 stars
Posted by Marvin / Rowena Durment
December 9, 2014
Exemplary!
5.0 stars
Posted by Mannette
December 8, 2014
The Best Attorney for personal injury case in San Diego, lives in Riverside, CA.
5.0 stars
Posted by Ruth
December 8, 2014
Excellent Service for more than 35 years
5.0 stars
Posted by Doug
November 18, 2014
Mr. Heiting and his staff are awesome, dedicated, and I am thankful for all their hardwork.
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
November 18, 2014
Veteran Friendly
5.0 stars
Posted by James
May 15, 2014
Attorney endorsements
(9)
Willie Graves, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 26, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Heiting delivers well-considered, incisive analysis in this forum. He has my enthusiastic endorsement.
Michael LeMond, Unknown Attorney on Jun 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Cost
- Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-40%
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